Depetris Riccardo - Monviso Purple Blueberry

Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World. Origin & Craftsmanship This bar is part of Depetris Riccardo / Depetris…i Ciculaté's landmark Cioccolato del Monviso line, made at the foot of Mount Monviso in Revello, Piedmont — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the symbolic "King of Stone" of the Po Valley. Riccardo Depetris is a master chocolatier and pastry chef who combines deep Piedmontese tradition with a bean-to-bar approach, hand-selecting raw materials and crafting everything in-house using artisanal systems that preserve the full organoleptic character of the cacao. The Monviso range is his tribute to the mountain and the landscape it defines. Flavor Profile An unconventional white chocolate base — made with natural raw cocoa butter and cane sugar, which gives it a warmer, more complex colour than standard white chocolate — layered with hand-picked local violets and blueberries. Expect floral top notes, fresh fruit brightness, and a creamy, round finish. The fruit and flower inclusions are sourced locally from the Monviso foothills, lending genuine terroir and seasonality to each bar. Award & Recognition The Viola Mirtillo earned Gold + Special Prize for Local Ingredients + Special for Eclectic Flavours at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards (European Bean-to-Bar Competition) — and achieved the highest score of the entire competition at 94.2 points, making it the most decorated bar across all categories that year. Tasting & Pairing Guide Let the bar come to room temperature before tasting to allow the floral and berry notes to open fully. The violet and blueberry work well alongside a light sparkling rosé or a hibiscus herbal tea for a non-alcoholic match that echoes the floral character. For a textural contrast, pair with fresh ricotta and honey — the creaminess amplifies the cocoa butter base, while the honey bridges the fruit and floral notes. Summary The Monviso Purple Blueberry by Depetris Riccardo is the highest-scoring chocolate bar in the world in 2026 — a technically extraordinary, deeply local white chocolate that captures the alpine landscape of Piedmont in hand-picked ingredients and artisanal craft. For those who believe white chocolate can be as complex as any single-